Itty Bitty Academy
A licensed child care home in Houston, Texas 77073
1043 Verde Trails Drive, Houston, Texas 77073. (806) 471-4818.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 47 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 7 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 12 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
47 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
12 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 28, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant, at the inspection on Oct 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File, at the inspection on Oct 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules, at the assessment on Sep 4, 2026
4 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
47 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 8, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
“An infant was observed laying in a play yard swaddled and in a face down position. This was corrected at inspection.”
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No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed swaddled in a blanket while napping in a play yard. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“There were 9 children in care; 2 infants, 1- 18 month old and 6-3 yr olds. The home had more children ages 18 months to 3 years old than what is allowed.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“A crib was not available for one non-walking infant.”
Sep 4, 2026: assessment2 deficiencies
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Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
“It was determined the primary caregiver provided Child Care Regulation with falsified training documents for CPR and First Aid.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver does not have current Pediatric First Aid Training and Pediatric CPR training.”
May 27, 2026: assessment7 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent’s Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.”
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Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
“As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the emergency preparedness plan have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.”
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Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
“As of 5/27/26, the required updates to the parent handbook have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.”
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Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“As of 5/27/26, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“As of 5/27/26, verification the required make-up training hours were completed has not been received. This deficiency is being recited. The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“As of 5/27/26, the required updates children’s records have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children’s records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. One lacked the name, address and phone number of the child’s doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.”
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Required Health Statement
“As of 5/27/26, the required children’s health statements have not been received. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children’s records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child’s doctor. The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.”
May 7, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 2. Parent’s Rights 3. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 4. Water activities offered.”
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Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.”
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Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was met. This deficiency is being recited. The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.”
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Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extinguisher.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children’s records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child’s doctor. 4. One lacked a shot record.”
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Required Health Statement
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. Of the four children’s records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent stating the child has been examined within the past year by the child’s doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.”
Apr 27, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being recited. This was corrected at inspection.”
Mar 16, 2026: inspection23 deficiencies
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Smoke-Detection System
“The smoke detector in the front area of the home was not working. Also, there is not a smoke detector in the room at the back of the home. This was corrected at inspection.”
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Training Requirements for Caregivers - Orientation
“The assistant caregiver has not completed and orientation to the child care home.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies lacked the following information: 1. The promotion of indoor and outdoor activity; including the duration of indoor and outdoor physical activity; recommended clothing and footwear and a plan to ensure physical activity occurs when the weather prevents outdoor play. 3. Parent’s Rights 4. How parents may access Minimum Standards on-line, the Texas Abuse & Neglect phone number and the HHSC website. 5. Water activities offered. 6. Field trips offered.”
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Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“The sheet on the play yard mattress was not fitting snugly.”
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Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The grass in the backyard needs to be cut.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“The following items were accessible to children: 1. Cleaning supplies were in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. 2. Bug spray repellant, body spray, hand sanitizer and deodorant were on a counter. 3. Spray paint on the outside activity space.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing pad has a large tear; therefore, it is no longer non-absorbent and needs to be replaced.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The following hazards were observed in the outside activity space: 1. A ladder, BBQ grills and a dolly. 2. The protective barrier is not around the AC unit to prevent access to children in care.”
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Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“There were uncovered outlets throughout the home.”
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Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
“The current vaccination record for the home’s pet was not available for review.”
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Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“A water hose was observed in the outside activity space.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan lacked the following information: 1. How children will be evacuated to the safe area and alternate location; including how children under 2 and children with limited mobility may need assistance. 2. The emergency evacuation and relocation diagram. 3. The address of the alternate shelter.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuate and Relocate with Essential Documentation
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how you will evacuate with the daily attendance record.”
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Emergency Preparedness-Continuity of Care
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.”
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Emergency Preparedness- Reunification Plan
“The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with parents once the emergency is over.”
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Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The home is not equipped with a 3A-40BC fire extingusiher.”
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Electric or Battery Operated CO Detection System- One for Each Level of Every Building
“A carbon monoxide detector is not located on the second level of the home.”
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Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“The background check for a person no longer working at the operation has not inactivated.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“The primary caregiver received 12.5 of the 30 clock hours of required annual training for the November 2024-Noveember 2024 training year. The caregiver will need to complete 17.5 clock hours of make-up training.”
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Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
“A health statement for the home’s pet from a veterinarian was not available for review.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Of the four children’s records evaluated, the following information was missing: 1. Two lacked the address for the emergency contacts. 2. All lacked permission for water activities. 3. ONe lacked the name, address and phone number of the child’s doctor. 4. One lacked the date of admission. 5. One lacked a shot record.”
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Personnel Records
“Of the two personnel records evaluated the following information was missing: 1. Hire date for the assistant caregiver. 2. How the assistant caregiver meets the education requirements. 3. Documentation that a copy of the personnel and parent handbook were received. 4. Pre-employment affidavit for the assistant caregiver 5. Notarized affidavit for the primary and assistant caregiver.”
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Required Health Statement
“Of the four childrne’s records evaluated, all lacked a health statement from the parent statingthe child has been examined within the past year by the child’s doctor.The statement must include the name and address of the doctor.”
Mar 10, 2026: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child was able to exit the home unnoticed by caregivers and returned to the home by a neighbor.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The director/primary caregiver failed to report to Child Care Regulation an incident involving a child exiting the facility without being supervised and being returned by a neighbor.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The director/primary caregiver failed to immediately notify the child’s parent of an incident that placed the child at risk when the child exited the facility unsupervised and was subsequently returned by a neighbor.”
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Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“An Incident report was not completed regarding for an incident that placed a child at risk when the child exited the facility without being supervised.”
2 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 12, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“CPR/first aid License observed expired dated for 10-5.2021”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Assessment | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 27, 2026 | Assessment | 7 deficiencies cited |
| May 7, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Inspection | 23 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 28, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child-Care Home, permit issued Apr 17, 2023.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: ELD).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 47.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Itty Bitty Academy This child care provider | 47 |
| Dinita Morris | 0 |
| Fundamental Beginnings Day Care Center | 8 |
| Houston Kidz Center LLC | 3 |
| Lizette Azucena Meraz | 0 |
| Francois Academy Early Education | 3 |
| Little Laughter’s Childcare Center | 4 |
| T’s Academy | 4 |
| Anita Eva Dudley | Not given |
| Mother Theresa’s Child Dev Center | 22 |
| Aim High Preparatory LLC | 19 |
| Toddlers Tool Box Learning Center | 0 |
| Avance- Dekaney Early Head Start | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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